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What experiences did Fredrick Douglass have that made people respect him?

he was a former slave who was known to be a very good public speaker...so well in fact that people didnt believe he was a slave he taught himself how to read and write


Who was the former slave who had never been taught to read or Write but spoke with wit and wisdom?

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What jobs did Olaudah Equiano do while he was a slave?

Taught himself to read and write. He later became an author and a progenitor of the abolitionist movement .


How did Barney Ford get his education?

He taught himself how to read and write. His neighbor taught him how to read and write. His neighbor taught him how to read and write.


What was Frederick Douglas known for?

Frederick Douglas was an escaped slave who spoke against slavery. He also wrote an autobiography that is widely renowned and taught himself to read and write.


Why was Fredrick Douglas so motivated to read and write?

it was unusual because he was a black slave and if they were taught to read and write they could have power and they could gain control of things


Why were the writings of Ayuba Suleiman Diallo an important source of information on the slave trade?

They are a firsthand account of the slave trade by a slave. These are not very common, as many slaves were not taught to read or write.


Why is The writings of Ayuba Suleiman Diallo are an important source of information on the slave trade?

They are a firsthand account by a slave.


What was the name of the former enslaved African American who had never been taught to read or write?

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Who taught Frederick that slaves weren't supposed to learn how to read?

Mr. Auld taught Fredrick Douglas that slaves weren't suppose to learn how to read. In Mr.Auld's view if a slave learned to read and write they would not be fit to be a slave.


Was American slaves taught Sunday School?

Slaves were taught about Christ but they were not taught traditional Sunday school. It was against the law to teach a slave to read or write so I would think the answer to your question would be no.


What did Abraham Lincoln teach himself?

he tught us to be kind never give up and be hounest